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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1915
Page
8
The column notes May outpacing April in climate commentary and reveals a schedule change. The double header between the Braves and Pittsburg Pirates is set for July 13, marking a notable alteration in the season lineup.
Boston's baseball week saw only three major league games amid rough conditions. Braves manager George T. Stallings battled a heavy cold, while President Gaffney returned to New York. Stallings planned to manage the team from the field despite illness as Boston chased late-season changes.
Jack Read, Australian lightweight, now based in San Antonio Texas reports he has regained his old form and has won five consecutive bouts after spending a couple of years in the city.
Philadelphia won 5 to 3 fueled by four-baggers from Cravath Niehoff and Becker off Perdue and Griner. Dolan added a homer for St Louis as the Phillies plate five runs aided by three doubles and a single in earlier frames.
The Police Baseball League opens with Boston and Somerville departments facing off at 11 AM today at the old Boston National grounds on Walpole street. Patrick Connolly of Station 4 starts on the mound with John Sullivan of Station 6 catching, and Superintendent Crowley expected to throw the first ball amid wet weather.
Westmore Willcox Jr. the Harvard freshman sprinter is being groomed by Coach Donovan at Cambridge to set a new intercollegiate mark at the big track meet in Philadelphia in about two weeks.
Harvard’s Willcox, in his first varsity season, is poised to break Charley Reidpath’s 1912 440 treadmill mark of 48 seconds. He tied the record in a New Haven dual meet and could lower it further at the Intercollegiates. He has not yet lost the quarter mile and stars in football and baseball as well.
Local fans expect a full house for the Wil Ritchie and Matty Baldwin main bout at the Atlas A A tournament. Baldwin seeks a repeat win over Ritchie while Ritchie aims to extend his advantage. Several prelims, plus a 12 round Chick Maloney bout scheduled for June 3 at Fairview A C Southbridge.
Fordham, under new coach Billy Lush, extended its winning streak by defeating Dartmouth 13 to 3 at Fordham Field despite rain, on May 17 in New York.
Fordham exploded for five runs in the first inning and chased Dartmouth starter Perry early as Eskeline held the line later. Carroll belted a towering homer and Fordham totaled 18 hits with clean defense while Dartmouth managing only in the eighth and ninth frames. Final score shows Fordham eight to one.
The annual convention of the American Automobile Association and its banquet speakers backed President Wilson in his stance toward German submarine warfare and the toll of American lives.
At the Copley Plaza Hotel officers and delegates endorsed the President, praising his Lusitania stance. Ex-Congressman Samuel W. McCall urged national road building, warned against excess laws, and urged uniform auto taxes as personal property. John A. Wilson began a term as AAA president. The group planned a Paul Revere route excursion to Concord.
Concord May 17. The boys in the newly formed Concord High tennis team narrow the eliminating tournament to finals. Captain Gordon Fuller, Joe Tong, John Dee, and Pratt will compete with the top three making the school team.
Boston fans on a rough west trip amid rain and cold as Cleveland prepares for a lineup shift. Guy Morton impresses for the Indians while Tris Speaker lauds his control and form. Rip Hagerman starts for Cleveland with Emery Shore umpiring as Boston eyes a White Sox showdown.
The Harvard Athletic Association hired Percy D. Haughton to coach the baseball team for the remainder of the season. He succeeds Dr Frank J. Sexton who resigned after a dispute with the graduate committee in charge of baseball.
Mr Haughton takes charge of the team in today’s practice and will not receive compensation for baseball work. He aims to finish the current season with help from assistants connected to college baseball, after captaining his own varsity squad.
Harvard freshmen second eight beat Middlesex School crew by over three lengths on a mile course in the Charles River Basin. The freshman eight led from the start and held the lead throughout the race. Afterward the freshmen were split into two four oar crews by stern and bow divisions.
Chicago defeated Philadelphia 6 to 2 as Jim Scott limited the Athletics to one hit while Pennock gave up several hits. Lajoie produced the lone Philadelphia single. the White Sox bunched timely hits to secure the win.
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